Most organizations know they need to change. Few know where to start.
I work with leadership teams to identify what actually matters, cut through the noise, and build the conditions for real progress — whether that’s a product direction, an AI strategy, or the organizational clarity to execute.
Career
2021–now
Principal
Abbett LabsStrategic innovation and advisory for leadership teams — AI strategy, product direction, and organizational design. A few mandates per year; direct senior engagement under complexity.
2018–2022
Product Leader & Advisor
futur/io InstituteFounding faculty: programmes on organisational transformation, strategic execution, and innovation. Co-author of “Moonshots for Europe” (Davos, 2019).
2019–2021
Board Member
r2p GroupAdvisory board: counsel with the CEO, CSO, and CTO on company and product strategy — alongside majority shareholder HQ Equita.
2018–2020
Head of Product Innovation
ThoughtWorksLed multidisciplinary teams designing future-forward products and experiences. Innovation work with enterprise clients including Porsche and Daimler — at the intersection of design, technology, and organization.
2013–2016
Creative Evangelist
GoogleFour years: keynotes, innovation sprints, and workshops for enterprise leadership teams across Europe — strategic partnerships at the intersection of creativity, technology, and user behaviour.
2011–2013
Founding Design Director & Advisor
StuffleBranding, UX, and interaction design for the mobile-first marketplace platform. Later advisory through acquisition by the Scout Group.
2007–2009
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer
J. Walter Thompson
Built JWT’s first integrated offering in Germany. Clients included Mazda, Nestlé, and Shell; new business included Hein Gericke and Hasbro Transformers.
2004–2006
Executive Creative Director
Leo BurnettBuilt and led the creative team for interactive work — primarily Philip Morris International and Marlboro Racing, coordinated globally with the Leo Burnett network.
2001–2003
Founder & Managing Partner
Truth Dare Double Dare
Multidisciplinary studio at the intersection of art, technology, and culture. Work included Carnegie Hall, Guggenheim, Adobe, BMW, and Gruner + Jahr.
1996–2000
Founder & Creative Partner
Fork Unstable Media
Founded in Hamburg — one of Europe’s first interaction design studios. Grew from three people to twenty-plus across three locations. Early works later entered the SF MoMA permanent collection.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Narrative
Creating clear narratives that align stakeholders and communicate complex ideas.
Innovation & Experience Design
Designing human-centered experiences that connect technology, business, and culture.
Product & Strategy
Defining product vision and scalable strategy, grounded in user and business logic.
AI Strategy
Anchoring AI adoption and governance where it actually improves decisions.
Executive Communication
Helping leaders communicate transformation, strategy, and innovation with clarity.
Selected work
Three examples. More in case studies.
View all case studiesINNOVATION OPERATING MODEL & EXECUTIVE ALIGNMENT
I8N for Gruner + JahrEstablished a clear strategic foundation: purpose, vision, mission, and value system
EXECUTIVE ADVISORY & WAYS OF WORKING
WeShareDefined chapter-level OKRs and leadership OKRs with measurable review points
PRODUCT STRATEGY & PERSONALIZED LEARNING
Hello, World!Defined a product vision connecting cognitive science, AI, and mobile-first learning behavior